🌱 News Peds Clinic + Highlands History + River Sports Closing

Hey, everybody! It's me, John Braese, your host of the Boise Daily. Follow along for the most important things going on these days in town, including updates on:

• Developers were smart in changing the name from Slaughterhouse Gulch to the Highlands.
• Catch up on some tips to stay healthy during the season.
• Lake Hazel Middle School students had early release after a bomb threat on Tuesday.

But first, today's weather:

Colder, a bit of p.m. snow. High: 28 Low: 14.

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Here are the top stories in Boise today:

1. Students at Lake Hazel Middle School were evacuated Tuesday after a bomb threat. KIVI-TV staff reported all students were moved to the Lake Hazel Elementary School and the remaining classes were called off as law enforcement searched the building. (Idaho News 6 Boise Twin Falls)
2. After 35 years in business, Idaho River Sports is calling it quits. The Idaho Capital Sun carries a story written by Steve Stuebner looking back at Jo Cassin's and Stan Kolby's idea growing into the center of the paddling universe in Boise. (idahocapitalsun)
3. For longtime Boise residents, it was Slaughterhouse Gulch. For newer residents, the area is simply known as the Highlands. FromBoise's Marissa looks at the history of the neighborhood in the 1950s with homes known as Midcentury Modern. Spoiler alert: before the homes were built, there was actually a slaughterhouse in the area. (fromboise)
4. It is the cold and flu season, and the Boise School District has issued some healthy reminders to keep you and your family healthy during this time. (Boise Patch)
5. A new pediatric clinic is open and ready for new patients. CBS2 news staff report Full Circle Health announced on Tuesday their opening at 8610 W Overland Road in Boise. The good thing is the new clinic takes patients through 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday. (idahonews)

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Today in Boise:

• Wednesday is your opportunity to create your own handmade book at the Little Books Workshop. (10:00 AM)
• The Boise Public Library Board of Trustees convenes Wednesday. (11:30 AM)
• Join like-minded craft people for the Stich Niche at the Boise Public Library. (12:00 PM)
• Make a personal gift for the holidays as the Gem Center of the Arts presents a Gift-Making Workshop Wednesday. (1:00 PM)
• The Boise Quad Orchestra presents a holiday concert featuring local junior high students Wednesday. A high school student concert will follow directly after. (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Boise State University: "Congratulations to Nya Nyapamba, selected to be our student speaker for the morning Winter 2022 Commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at ExtraMile Arena." (Boise State University via Instagram)
• US National Weather Service Boise Idaho: "It has been a snowy start to December so far with 7.0 inches here at the #Boise Airport. This ranks the 9th most #snow for Dec. 1 through 13. Still a long way to go though." (US National Weather Service Boise Idaho via Facebook)
• Zoo Boise: "This week, we welcome a pair of palm-nut vultures to Zoo Boise! Unlike scavenging vultures, palm-nut vultures eat fruit more than anything. Palm oil tree fruit is their fav. Beats eating ‘leftover’ meat!" (Zoo Boise via Facebook)
• Boise Little Theater: "Have you ever thought about being on the crew, or helping backstage? We couldn't put on a successful show, without these amazing people helping backstage! From set changes, and costumes, to curtain calls and even building the set!" (Boise Little Theater via Instagram)
• Radio Boise: "Here are the Top 10 Most-Played for the week past. Check 'em out! 🤘😎📻" (Radio Boise via Instagram)
• Boise Parks and Recreation: "With temperatures dropping, please remember to check the official Ridge to Rivers Facebook page for daily foothills condition updates and use recommendations." (Boise Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with another update!

— John Braese

About me: Welcome to the Boise edition of patch.com. I am the community editor in this exciting endeavor for the Boise area. I was born and grew up in Boise, attending Bishop Kelly High School before graduating from Borah High School more than a few years ago. I have seen Boise grow substantially in the last few years, but still maintain my hometown appeal. I want to hear about what is important to you and the stories you wish to see on patch.com. Feel free to reach out to me via email at john.braese@patch.com or drop me a phone call or text at 208 954-9585.

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